CV

Summary of my education and work experience.

Basics

Name Manuela Merlo
Label Computer Scientist
Email merlomanu1999@gmail.com

Education

  • 2025.09 - Present
    PhD Student
    🏛️ University of Zurich, Switzerland
    • Topic: AI for Precision Medicine.
    • Advisor: Prof. Michael Krauthammer
  • 2023.09 - 2024.02
    Exchange Semester during MSc
    🏛️ Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Belgium
    • Courses: Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Data Mining, Neural Networks, Cryptography, Privacy of Big Data, Signal and Image Processing
  • 2022.09 - 2025.04
    MSc in Computer Science
    🏛️ Polytechnic University of Milan, Italy
    • Final Grade: 110 cum laude
    • GPA 29.2/30
    • Relevant Courses: Software Engineering, Databases 2, Computer Architecture, Computer Security, Operations Research, Computing Infrastructures, Code Optimization
  • 2019.09 - 2022.07
    BSc in Computer Science
    🏛️ Polytechnic University of Milan, Italy
    • Final Grade: 110/110
    • Relevant Courses: Algorithms, Theoretical Computer Science, Software Engineering, Databases, Mathematical Analysis, Probability and Statistics, Geometry, Linear Algebra

Research and Industry Experience

  • 2024.09 - Present
    Reviewer
    IEEE Transactions on Neural Networks and Learning Systems
  • 2024.04 - 2025.04
    Graduate Student Researcher
    AIRLab, Polytechnic University of Milan
    Conducted my Master's thesis research under the supervision of Francesco Trovò and Alberto Maria Metelli, investigating the potential of reinforcement learning for personalized anesthesia delivery. Collaborated with Emiliano Tognoli from the National Cancer Institute in Milan, and Guy A. Dumont and Sara Hosseinirad from the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, to develop a simulator that replicates patient responses under anesthesia, which can be used to design and evaluate patient-specific control strategies.
  • 2021.03 - 2022.06
    Peer Tutor
    Polytechnic University of Milan
    Delivered lessons and course materials in Automatic Control for international students, simplifying complex concepts to enhance understanding and engagement.
  • 2018.11 - 2019.05
    Software Developer Intern
    Intern, Easydom Inc, Milan
    Enhanced website functionalities and led the U.S. online store launch.

Awards

Volunteer

  • 2018.09 - 2018.12
    Companion
    Croce Bianca Volunteer, Mariano Comense, Italy
    Assisted in transporting children with disabilities to specialized care centers, providing support to both the children and their families.

Languages

Italian
Native speaker
English
Fluent